OUCH! I fell off the wagon...

Ok...so I fell off the workout wagon for a few weeks! Like 3 weeks to be exact! I got in a slump and did not have motivation to do anything! I also noticed that I did not loose many pounds either. So I understand that my success is directly related to me putting in hard work! There is a misconception that this weight loss surgery is a "quick fix" ....that is soooo not true!! Yes it does assist in the weight loss process but it is by far NOT the end all-be all!!!
People who have this surgery still have to work hard at exercising and portion control just like anyone else.
I got slack in my quest to lose the rest of the weight that I need to. But...I am back on track and will do my best to keep moving! I have included free weights to my workout so I can tone as I loose! My honey is helping me with the weights and making sure I dont do too much to injure myself!
I encourage anyone to continue toward the goal that has been set! Even if you get thrown off course, find your motivation and get back at it! Persistance does pay off!
BTW...the size 14's that i have are a lil too big ALREADY! woohoo...25-30lbs left!

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Hush that noise in the dressing room lady!!

Absolutely stoked that I got to shop and actually BUY clothes from Old Navy!! Yep! ME. OLD. NAVY. PROUD. So much so that the woman in the stall a few doors down from me told me to hush my squeels!! Yes, I let out a few shouts of excitement when the size 14 jeans fit me NICELY!! ;-) The shirts are size large. It may be a very small thing to some but a huge thing for me! I also got fitted for a new bra yesterday and I went down from 42D to 38C!! Did a "go head its my birthday shuffle in the Layne Bryant dreasing room too!! Lol DON'T JUDGE ME! Undies down from 22/24 to 14/16!! My husband is not too happy with that but I'm pretty ok with it. Being able to tuck my shirt in and not be worried if i look too fat is amazing!! I smile more and just love the way "HEALTHY" feels!!
A bra that actually fit does WONDERS for a girls figure...OMG!! lol!
Enjoy this life, make it lasts as long as you can by being healthier, making smarter food choices, get moving if only for 30 min a day, and LOVE WHO YOU ARE!

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The OTHER side

Today I went in the clothing store to buy a jacket and a shirt and for the first time I had to go to the OTHER side of the store. I started off on the plus size side (auto pilot) and was gerting frustrated because nothing would fit. Then it dawned on me to try the OTHER side of the store jusr to see if things would fit better. And guess what....they DID!! I was shocked that they fit better than I had thought. I've been thrifting for clothes so far and had not bought anything from a regular store since the surgery.

It made me feel so good to no longer have to look to the other side of the store and see so my beautiful pieces of clothing that I would love to have....now I can not only go over there but I can PURCHASE from that side. This may not be a huge deal for others but this is another one of those non scale victories thay I mentioned before.

Loving this new way of living...I feel so FREE!

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NSV...Non scale victories

I have began to realize several "little things" since having the weight loss surgery.

*I can cross my legs, (woohoo)
*My wedding bands are too big (could not wear them pre surg)
*My shoes are too big (feet shrinking)
*my eye glasses slide down my face

I could go on and on; but the point I'm trying to make is, dont always see the numbers on the scale as your only victory!! Things that you notice that you could not do prior to losing weight is a VICTORY!!

BE ENCOURAGED DOLLS!

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Excuse me...do I know you?!?

Lately that has been the question I get asked ALOT!! People I have known for years give me a second and sometimes third look since loosing 60+ pounds. It is rewarding to know that everyone can see my transformation...but also gives cause for concern. I often think "what did I look like before the surgery" or did people just OVERLOOK me because I was over weight?!? Hummm....

At any rate. I am loving who I am and how I feel!! Yes I do try hard to stick to the diet and exercise plan but just like everyone else i fall off the wagon. The important thing is to get back on track and work just at hard to reach that goal. Even if your goal is to not eat so many calories or not to have that "favoriate snack" or whatever it is!! It is a goal for you and don't let anyone minimize your goals! Much love to all my dolls!

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